Indigenous Environmental Studies [Trent University]

The Indigenous Environmental Studies Program at Trent University is an innovative and multidisciplinary program. It brings together principles of both Indigenous knowledge and western science. Instruction integrating these approaches will provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities to begin to address the complex environmental problems facing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities around the world today. The foundation upon which the program and its courses are based inherently recognizes both the strengths and limitations of any single perspective and seeks to develop integrative thinking to address environmental, health and social issues. The program also offers a Diploma which is intended for students of Indigenous ancestry, who may be interested in specific educational opportunities or as a pathway to a university degree.